Monthly Business
Executive session held 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (March 11, 2023) — real estate matters
Summary
The Halifax Township Board of Supervisors held their monthly business meeting on March 13, 2023, with all five supervisors present: Chairman Kenneth Bechtel, Brad Bruner, Randy Paul, Steve Schreffler, and Scott McBurney. The board had held an executive session two days earlier to discuss real estate matters. The two-hour meeting covered road maintenance planning, property enforcement, land development, and financial management, with all motions passing unanimously.
- Road maintenance bids authorized: The board approved advertising bid packets for paving, tar & chip surfacing, and base repair — kicking off the process for this year's road work season.
- $228,384 moved to higher-yield CD: The township transferred $228,384.48 from a money market account into a 12-month CD at Mid Penn Bank at 4.55% (4.60% APY) to earn better returns on reserve funds.
- Dennis Custer stormwater plan approved: Engineer Alex Greenly of HRG, Inc. presented the stormwater management plan, which the board approved.
- Camp Hebron sewage module accepted: The board accepted Camp Hebron's Sewer Facilities Planning Module for its Creekside Building and adopted Resolution 23-03-2023 for an associated land development plan revision under Act 537. A separate module for Farhat Commercial was deferred, pending work by the Sewage Enforcement Officer.
- Nuisance enforcement letters authorized: Pre-nuisance letters were approved for Ryan Lenker and Ronica Pouncy for storing unsheltered motor vehicles in violation of Ordinance Section 2, A4. Steve Helt was also notified about building a shed without a permit and potential setback violations.
- Fort Halifax Park events and speed limit: The board approved a Friends of Fort Halifax members reception at the park on May 5, 2023, and adopted Resolution 23-02-2023. The Friends group again requested lowering the park speed limit to 35 mph, but no action was taken.
- Fire department stipend committee formed: Brad Bruner and Steve Schreffler were appointed to discuss establishing a stipend for the Halifax Fire Department with Chief Tim Neiter.
- Agricultural conservation easement recorded: Dauphin County Conservation District purchased a conservation easement on the Darryl Rode property, preserving 61.19 acres of farmland.
Who was there
Kenneth Bechtel (Chairman/Supervisor) · Brad Bruner (Supervisor) · Randy Paul (Supervisor) · Steve Schreffler (Supervisor) · Scott McBurney (Supervisor) · Bruce Warshawsky (Solicitor) · Alex Greenly (Engineer (HRG, Inc.)) · Tim Belk (Roadmaster) · Sara Glace (Secretary)
Meeting business
Secretary/Treasurer Report
Supervisors approved paid bills and unpaid bills (corrected ending balance of $31,492.92) through March 13, 2023, both passing 5-0. February 13, 2023 meeting minutes were approved 5-0. Financial report was placed on file for audit.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission held a meeting on March 6, 2023, and accepted Timothy Hoover's Land Development Plan for review.
Engineer Report
HRG, Inc. Engineer Alex Greenly presented his report dated March 10, 2023, covering services during February 2023. The Dennis Custer Stormwater Management Plan was approved 5-0 on a motion by Supervisor McBurney, seconded by Supervisor Schreffler.
Roadmaster Report
Roadmaster Tim Belk submitted a report for February 2023. Supervisors approved 5-0 the advertisement of paving, tar & chip, and base repair bid packets on a motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Paul.
Friends of Fort Halifax Report
Bruce Henry submitted a report and again suggested lowering the speed limit to 35 mph within Fort Halifax Park boundaries. Supervisors approved 5-0 the Friday Evening Members Reception on May 5, 2023, at Fort Halifax Park, and approved Resolution 23-02-2023 after dispensing with the reading, both 5-0.
Nuisance Report
Supervisors voted 5-0 to send pre-nuisance letters to Ryan Lenker and Ronica Pouncy for violating Nuisance Ordinance Section 2, A4 regarding unsheltered motor vehicles for restoration or repair. A separate letter was approved 5-0 to notify Steve Helt about the ordinance requiring a permit to build a shed and setback requirements.
Administrative
The 2022 audit was announced as complete. Halifax Township moved $228,384.48 from a Mid Penn Bank Money Market into a 12-month CD at 4.55% (4.60% APY). Dauphin County Conservation District purchased an Agricultural Conservation Easement on the Darryl Rode Property of 61.19 acres. No action was taken on website and email questions from Travis Enders.
New Business
Supervisors requested a demolition permit requirements checklist from Building Inspection Underwriters of Pennsylvania for the township website. A committee of Supervisors Bruner and Schreffler was formed to discuss a stipend for Halifax Fire Department with Chief Tim Neiter. Camp Hebron's Sewer Facilities Planning Module for the Creekside Building was accepted and Resolution 23-03-2023 for Plan Revision for New Land Development was approved, both 5-0. Farhat Commercial's Sewer Facilities Planning Module was deferred pending completion of a portion by the Sewage Enforcement Officer. No action was taken on Michael Culp or Walter Zuna items.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Bruner, seconded by Supervisor Paul, passing 5-0.
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